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<h1>Adjusting the scaling of a graph</h1>
<p>Scaling a graph is one of the most important steps in creating a clear 
 and useful graph report. A graph&rsquo;s scale determines the range of 
 values that appears on the graph&rsquo;s axes, which directly affects 
 how data is presented on the graph. </p>
<p>Scaling is different than resizing. Scaling determines how data is measured 
 along each axis. Resizing does not affect actual measurements of data 
 or how that data is presented as a graph.</p>
<p>Graph scaling is automatically set for you when you switch a report 
 for the first time from Grid view to Graph view. For example, if revenue 
 data does not exceed $5,000 in your grid report, then $5,000 may be automatically 
 set as the highest label on the graph's Y-axis. </p>
<p>To scale your graph efficiently, base your scaling decisions on the 
 data that is displayed when the report is executed in Grid view. For example, 
 if profit data on your grid report does not exceed $700,000, consider 
 setting $700,000 as the maximum value on the appropriate axis. This allows 
 components of your graph, such as bars in a bar graph, to be rendered 
 at an appropriate size, making it easier for you to view and analyze the 
 data on your graph.</p>
<p>You can set whether Y-axis values display on the graph and, if so, what 
 minimum and maximum values to use on the scale. You can also specify the 
 interval or steps to use.</p>
<h2>To scale a graph report</h2>
<ol start="1" type="1" class="whs1">
	
<li style="font-weight: normal; " class=p><p class="whs2">Click 
 the name of a report to execute it. Display the report in either Graph 
 view or Grid and Graph view.</p></li>
	
<li style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;" class=p><p>From the 
 <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Home</B></span> menu, select <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Graph</B></span>. 
 </p></li>
	
<li style="color: #000000; font-weight: normal;" class=p><p>Right-click 
 the graph and select <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Format</B></span><span>. 
 </span>The Format: Graph dialog box is displayed.</p></li>
	
<li class=p><p>On the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Axes </B></span><span>tab, 
 s</span>elect from the following options. For details about each option, 
 see 
<a HREF="Format_Graph_dialog_Axes.htm">Axes tab</a>.</p></li>
	<ul>
<li style="list-style: disc;" type=disc class=p><p>To specify the 
 scaling for the Y1-axis, type a maximum, minimum, and grid interval in 
 the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Y1 Axis Values - Use Manual</B></span> 
 area.</p></li>
		
<li style="list-style: disc;" type=disc class=p><p>To specify the 
 scaling for the Y2-axis, type a maximum, minimum, and grid interval in 
 the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Y2 Axis Values - Use Manual</B></span> 
 area.</p></li>
		
<li style="list-style: disc;" type=disc class=p><p>To adjust the 
 position of the Y1 and Y2 axes, change the properties in the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>Dual 
 Y Options</B></span> area.</p></li>
	</ul>
	
<li class=p><p>Click <span style="font-weight: bold;"><B>OK</B></span> to 
 apply the changes to the graph.</p></li>
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